African Artifacts and Textiles-Dr. Gould

Forged Iron Currency Forms (3)

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Start price: $50

Estimated price: $225 - $350

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Description

Three (3) forged iron currency forms, two exhibited at "Africa’s Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, New York, March 2000, including that of Mambila/Chamba peoples, Cameroon, West Africa. Approximate size, 31" (longest).

PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Condition: Fair: Oxidised metal, wear consistent with age.